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The Art of Interrupting Gracefully: A Core Facilitation Skill
If you’ve ever led a meeting, workshop, or group discussion, you’ve likely faced this dilemma: someone is speaking at length, wandering...

Kelli
3 days ago2 min read


Treating People the Same is a Shame: Why Fairness Requires Awareness
One of the most persistent workplace myths is that treating everyone “the same” makes you a fair leader. A manager once proudly told me,...

Kelli
6 days ago2 min read


From Turnover to Trust: A Supervisor’s Real Breakthrough
Hannah had been a human services supervisor for two years. Her passion for youth came from the heart—but something had started to change....

Kelli
Aug 142 min read


Leading with Emotional Intelligence: Why Brave Spaces Change Everything
True leadership begins with emotional intelligence —the courage to understand yourself and others deeply, navigate challenges with...

Kelli
Aug 122 min read


When Growth Doesn’t Happen: What Leaders Often Miss
What planting trees taught me about supervision, and what it might teach you too. Last fall, a red oak seed sprouted in a pot I’d brought...

Kelli
Aug 62 min read


The Ripple Effect of Leadership: How You Leave the Room Matters More Than You Think
A reflection on leadership, emotional intelligence, and what happens when you walk away. It happened on a quiet walk through the woods. I...

Kelli
Aug 52 min read


The Resilience of the Stump: What Growth Really Looks Like
I was walking through my neighborhood the other day, just taking in the quiet, when something made me stop in my tracks. An old tree...

Kelli
Jul 312 min read


Why “Check Your Baggage” Is Bad Supervision Advice
Does this sound familiar? Tasha used to be your most reliable team member. She always showed up early, stayed late when needed,...

Kelli
Jul 312 min read


Leaves, Light & Leadership: Finding Balance in a World That Pulls You in Both Directions
Have you ever stood beneath a tree and noticed the difference in the leaves? Those closest to the sun are light, almost glowing with...

Kelli
Jul 292 min read


Emotional Intelligence Is Changing the Way We Lead—Here’s How
We just wrapped up Cohorts 4 & 5 of our Cultivating Emotional Intelligence for Leaders course for the Ohio Statewide Trauma-Informed...

Kelli
Jul 242 min read


Supervision Doesn’t Have to Be This Hard—Here’s How to Change It
Let’s be honest— supervision is harder than ever. Most supervisors didn’t step into leadership to spend their days managing endless...

Kelli
Jul 222 min read


Employee Engagement Isn’t About Perks—It’s About People
Employee engagement has little to do with ping-pong tables in the break room or motivational posters on the wall. Real engagement—the...

Kelli
Jul 162 min read


Celebrating a Milestone: Silver Linings International Receives MWBE Recognition in Monroe County, NY
Feeling both proud and deeply grateful today, I am thrilled to share some exciting news: Silver Linings International has officially...

Kelli
Jul 152 min read


What If Supervision Could Heal, Not Harm? The Hidden Cost of Traditional Supervision
Imagine this: a new hire joins your team. They’re enthusiastic, engaged, and full of fresh ideas. You breathe a sigh of relief—finally,...

Kelli
Jul 72 min read


Disability Pride Month: Celebrating Strength, Breaking Barriers
July is Disability Pride Month — a meaningful time to celebrate the identities, achievements, and contributions of people with...

Kelli
Jul 22 min read


This Wasn’t Surface Work. It Was Soul Work: Trauma-Informed Youth Engagement in Times of Crisis
We have just concluded our powerful 6-part Trauma-Informed Youth Engagement series—and it could not have been more timely. We are...

Kelli
Jul 12 min read


Where Compassion Meets Strategy: The Training That's Changing Leadership Across Ohio
In today’s fast-paced, high-pressure environments, professionals across Ohio — from healthcare teams and social services to educators and...

Kelli
Jun 303 min read


World WellBeing Week: Making Space for Whole-Person Health
Each year, World WellBeing Week offers a timely and important invitation: to pause, reflect, and recommit to practices that support...

Kelli
Jun 252 min read


International Day of Women in Diplomacy: Celebrating Leadership and Inclusion 🌍
June 24 marks the International Day of Women in Diplomacy , a day dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the critical contributions of...

Kelli
Jun 242 min read


Juneteenth Matters: Advancing Equity Through Trauma-Informed Action
At Silver Linings International , we believe that meaningful change begins with acknowledgment, reflection, and action. As we honor...

Kelli
Jun 192 min read
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